Pingyao Harmony Hotel

Location is great, right in the center of old town. Fair price. Staff is helpful.

Upon check in there were at least 5 cigarette butts in the plant pot inside the room, impossible to be missed by cleaning staff. On second day the towels were replenished (without me asking for it) however the cigarette butts remained, this tells me that priorities and cleaning standards may need to be revised here. The pillow cases were also seamed a bit dusty. Even though the rest of the room seamed clean, the above already causes a negative impression, it’s a shame because the place is actually alright to stay should these things be properly addressed.

Great location, right in the middle of the old town. Lovely courtyard and a very unique feel about the place. Helpful staff also.

Our room wasn’t the cleanest. Probably more expensive than most guest houses around, but you’re paying for the location mainly.

Great location in the very center Owners speak english Beautiful courtyard

Bathroom not really clean

We are a couple who stayed here for 3 nights, from 30 October-2 November. The guesthouse is in an historic house centred around a courtyard. The courtyard has character, and the carved furniture in the bedroom is nice. The hot water system works well. The manager speaks English, and she was very helpful in ringing the hotel at our next destination and in arranging local transport for us to temples and to the high speed rail station. The traditional bed was comfortable, with distinctive wheat pillows (last week one couple bought four of them). The meals we had at dinner were nice, and reasonably priced.

We were disappointed in our stay. We ordered a suite (not a standard room) but our room was small and cramped for anyone with a suitcase (couples have one each). The bathroom was tiny, with a toilet, shower and wash basin all squeezed into an area of 2-3sqm. The shower has no curtain, so nearly all the floor gets wet whenever you shower. The ceiling fan Is not very effective, with the whole room left in steam after showering (e.g. my hairspray can became moist all over). There is no safe in the room, nor in reception. The breakfast is basic and is an added charge. This accommodation cost us more than the 4 star Garden Hotel in Datong, which is far better